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Easy Mushroom Stuffing Recipe
This mushroom stuffing combines golden toasted bread cubes with a sautéed mixture of red onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and fresh mushrooms simmered in vegetable stock. The absorption of the flavorful liquid by the toasted bread results in a moist, textured stuffing that balances tender vegetables with crispy edges. Fresh thyme adds aromatic notes, making it suitable as a side dish particularly during festive meals or as a comforting complement to roasted dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
561 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bread cubed, loaf
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 garlic diced, clove
- 1 celery diced, rib
- 1 carrot diced, medium
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- thyme fresh
- 2 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the bread on a baking tray for about 15 minutes, until it becomes golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots.
- After 2 minutes you can add in the mushrooms and season with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Let that cook for another 5 minutes and now add in the vegetable stock. Let it simmer for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
- Transfer the vegetables to the tray with the bread, but make sure that all the liquid has been absorbed (that will assure that the bread won’t become soggy).
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Notes
- Use slightly stale or dry bread to ensure better absorption without sogginess.
- Cut bread into bite-sized cubes for easier eating and even toasting.
- You can double the mushrooms or reduce bread quantity to increase vegetable content.
- Try different mushroom varieties to vary the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Sodium
1299mg
(54%)
Potassium
487mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2808IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1299mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2808IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.